Centre Holds Key Meet As Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths Surge To 18, Urges States To Act Swiftly

Centre Holds Key Meet As Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths Surge To 18, Urges States To Act Swiftly

Last Updated:October 05, 2025, 22:23 is Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava led a meeting after 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and 2 in Rajasthan linked to cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday convened a high-level virtual meeting with health secretaries from all states…

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6 Children Die Of Kidney Failure In MP: Are Cough Syrups Safe For Kids? Experts Reveal Risks, Remedies, And Precautions

6 Children Die Of Kidney Failure In MP: Are Cough Syrups Safe For Kids? Experts Reveal Risks, Remedies, And Precautions

6 Children Die Of Kidney Failure: Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district is in shock after six children tragically died of kidney-related complications between September 4 and September 26, 2025. According to health authorities, the children first suffered from cough, cold, and fever before their conditions worsened. Officials have collected human and water samples, along with medicines…

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